Posted on Sep 3, 2015
1SG Hvac Design Technician
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During a JRTC rotation my brigade completed this past August I noticed that I drank considerably more water when I primarily drank from my canteens instead of my camelback. I also tracked my refills and total consumption better. Has anyone else noticed a similar trend in their units or been in a unit that limited the use of camelback style hydration systems? For reference we are a Guard unit from MN and the temps in Louisiana were triple digits almost every day. My water consumption averaged around 2.5 gal/day. On both of my deployments I was mounted instead of light and had the giant water bottles accessible at all times.
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SGT David T.
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I always seemed to drink more out of my Camelback than I did out of my canteens. I think it was the accessibility for me.
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SCPO David Lockwood
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I'm not sure that it would decrease water intake but it does allow for more water to be carried on person.
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